Still Life

Firefighters battled a controlled blaze on the tarmac at Penn State's University Park Airport on May 23 during a full-scale emergency exercise. The exercise was designed to provide real-time training and recertification for emergency response personnel from around the Centre Region.

University Park Airport Emergency Response Exercise

A moment of levity: Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates celebrated with the Nittany Lion after commencement ceremonies, held May 5 at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pa.

Commencement across Penn State: Spring 2012

New graduates of Penn State's Eberly College of Science listened to the commencement address provided by United States Secretary of Energy Steven Chu during spring 2012 graduation ceremonies held May 5 at the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus.

Spring commencement 2012 under way

A Moroccan farmer taught Penn State students about the properties of vetiver grass, including its ability to clean wastewater. The grass could be used as part of a solution to water-quality problems being experienced in Assoul, Morocco, where students spent time recently.

Penn State, Moroccan students problem-solve together

Anjelica Fortunato, left, and Jeffrey Lu reviewed for their Anatomy 129 final exam on May 1 on the HUB-Robeson Center Lawn on Penn State's University Park campus. Penn State students are preparing for and taking final exams throughout the week as spring semester 2012 comes to a close.

Finals Week Spring Semester 2012

Featured Video

Painting the Lines at Beaver Stadium

Painting the Lines at Beaver Stadium

Did They Get It Right? - RedTails

Did They Get It Right? - RedTails

Iconic Penn State elm taken down over spring break 2012

Iconic Penn State elm taken down over spring break 2012

We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)

We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)

Disease stricken matching elm tree slated for removal

Disease stricken matching elm tree slated for removal

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Updates:
Penn State Promise

Board of Trustees launches new website

Faculty Senate recaps 2011-12 activity for Board of Trustees

Frazier provides update on Special Investigations Task Force

Board of Trustees meeting to be streamed live

Penn State donates more than $2.6 million to abuse prevention efforts

womens volleyballwomens volleyball Feed

Amy Burgess to 'serve' as head volleyball coach at Penn State York

Amy Burgess is the new women's volleyball coach at Penn State York.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Amy Burgess has been named the new women's volleyball coach at Penn State York. Burgess has been working with the team to prepare them for the 2011 season, which is under way.

"We are looking forward to the enthusiasm and knowledge that Amy brings to the women's volleyball program at Penn State York," said Chris Beaverson, interim athletic director at the campus. (more)

'Expert Opinion' takes on 'Recruiting' Sept. 20 on the Big Ten Network

'Expert Opinion' host Graham Spanier and panelists Mike McQueary, Russ Rose and Frank Busch discuss 'Recruiting' at noon Eastern time on Monday, Sept. 20, on the Big Ten Network. Click on the image above to watch a preview of the show.
Friday, September 10, 2010

On the "Recruiting" edition of "Expert Opinion with Graham Spanier," debuting at noon Eastern time Sept. 20 on the Big Ten Network, the host and his guests discuss the ins and outs of recruiting high school athletes for collegiate sports.

Penn State President Graham Spanier is joined by Mike McQueary, recruiting coordinator for Penn State football; Russ Rose, head coach of Penn State women's volleyball; and Frank Busch, head coach of men's and women's swimming at the University of Arizona. (more)

New 'Expert Opinion' shows examine drug testing, recruiting athletes

'Expert Opinion' host Graham Spanier and panelists Wayne Sebastianelli, David Joyner and Margot Putukian discuss 'Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports' at noon Eastern time on Monday, Sept. 6, on the Big Ten Network.
Thursday, September 02, 2010

College sports fans often have two questions on their minds when they consider the performance of the best young athletes: How can they possibly be so good, and how can we get them on our team? New "Expert Opinion with Graham Spanier" episodes scheduled for noon air times Sept. 6 and Sept. 20 on the Big Ten Network will probe two highly volatile topics especially directed toward elite student-athletes: drug use and recruiting practices. (more)

Penn State Fayette Women's Volleyball wins more honors

From left: Heather Kelly, Samantha Hawk, Casey O’Brien, Katie Sleasman and Alex Rossi.
Monday, December 15, 2008

Penn State Fayette's Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) Champion Women's Volleyball Team has won more honors. Samantha Hawk, Katie Sleasman and Heather Kelly were named PSUAC First Team All-Conference, while Alex Rossi received honorable mention. Head Coach Casey O'Brien was named the PSUAC Coach of the Year. (more)